Which Is True About Gender Differences in Anxiety Disorders

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which is true about gender differences in anxiety disorders:

• A)Girls are more likely to report in community samples, but boys are more likely in clinical samples
• B)Boys and girls report equally in community samples, Girls are more likely to report in clinical samples
• C)Girls are more likely to report in community and clinical samples.
• D)Girls are more likely to report in community samples, but boys and girls report equally in clinical samples

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, interfering with daily functioning.

Dissociative Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A personality disorder in which the person (usually a man) exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members. May be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist.

Obsessive Thoughts

Obsessive thoughts are persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety and are often a component of OCD.